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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.47, 12,188.44 and 6,584.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.47, 12,188.44 and 6,584.45 is: 9,092.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.47 : 12,188.44 = 6,584.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.47/12,188.44 = 6,584.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.47x = 12,188.44 × 6,584.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.47x = 80,254,187.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,254,187.77/8,826.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.44

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